As we herald in the new year if Instagram is any indicator, self-help and personal development teachers/coaches are in full power-up mode. In the United States we use the new…
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The Myth of the 5 Stages of Grief
Like many people, experiencing a major loss, I googled the five stages of grief pioneered by Elizabeth Kubler Ross. I was looking for a roadmap of what to expect and…
Which Meditation App is Best for You?
The popularization of mindfulness and meditation created a nearly $1 billion dollar industry in 2015, according to research by IBISWorld. That number doesn’t even include revenue from the almost 1000…
Beyond the hype. What studies really say about meditation.
Over the last few years, meditation/mindfulness has officially become part of mainstream American culture. Google and Facebook offer it to support employees’ well-being and creativity. On Twitter you can find…
Meditation for beginners. Which type of meditation is right for you?
Meditation 101 Which type of meditation is right for you? You keep reading about meditation or mindfulness and all the benefits it offers on HuffPo, Buzzfeed or even the New…
How to Google the Universe for Help
The psyche of America delights in its pioneering spirit—that self-made, independent, pull yourself up by your bootstraps mentality. Self-reliance is generally a trait that’s admired in this country. This cultural…